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YS03 JHL

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,248 mi
Last recorded91,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 JHL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly det (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly det (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slight noise

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,279 miles

centre stop lamp inop

engine mountings wearings

rear bumper damaged and insecure

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,384 miles

n.s.r door slightly damaged

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,770 miles

n/s/r bearing slightly noisy

n/s/r body slightly damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2013 65,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine management lamp on

n/s/r bearing slightly noisy

n/s/r body slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased checked to best ability

n/s/r body damaged

wipers deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased checked to best ability

n/s/r body damaged

wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,918 miles

fog lamp lens filled with water

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

f/discs wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/discs wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot seaping grease

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,370 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,428 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 15,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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YS03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS03 JHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS03 JHL is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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